Basic Details
Word: Cut
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To divide something into smaller pieces, usually using a sharp tool.
Synonyms: Slice, chop, sever, snip
Antonyms: Join, mend, connect
Idioms and Phrases
- Cut to the chase: To get to the main point without wasting time. Example: "Let's cut to the chase; we need to decide on the project by Friday."
- Cut corners: To do something in the easiest or cheapest way, often sacrificing quality. Example: "He cut corners while building the treehouse, and it fell down after the first storm."
Usage Examples
Example 1: She decided to cut the vegetables into small pieces for the salad.
Example 2: The teacher asked the students to cut out the shapes for their art project.
Example 3: Even though it was tough, he had to cut the rope to save the trapped animal.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "cut" has Old English origins? It is derived from the word "cuttian," which means to separate or divide.
Famous Quote
"Sometimes you have to cut the rope to save yourself." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "cut" mean?
a) To join two pieces together
b) To divide something into smaller pieces
c) To move quickly
d) To jump high
Answer: b) To divide something into smaller pieces
2. Which of these is a synonym of "cut"?
a) Shoot
b) Slice
c) Push
d) Drop
Answer: b) Slice
3. What is an antonym of "cut"?
a) Snip
b) Mend
c) Chop
d) Slice
Answer: b) Mend
4. Which sentence uses "cut" correctly?
a) She wants to cut the cake with her friends.
b) He cut on the grass to reach the other side.
c) They will cut the meeting time by an hour.
d) The dog cut under the fence.
Answer: a) She wants to cut the cake with her friends.
5. What does the phrase "cut corners" mean?
a) To hurry through a task
b) To take the round about way
c) To do something the best way possible
d) To do something in the cheapest way
Answer: d) To do something in the cheapest way
